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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 880.08 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 880.08 and 441.12 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 880.08 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/880.08 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 880.08 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 388,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,220.89/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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